Consumed (H.S.)

Chapter 45

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~Devin's POV~

If I could replay two weeks ago for you like a movie, I would.

Harry's body is under mine, my head rested upon his bare chest. The steady beat of his heart is thumping against my ear.

God, this man knew how to make a birthday very special.

The drive to where we were headed was two hours long, but Reese and I kept ourselves  occupied while Liam and Harry bickered about everything under the sun. It was nice seeing Harry that way: not behind a desk and pissed off at the world.

Reese wasn't too fond of Liam coming along. She gets sent to the front office everyday from his class. She doesn't like to listen, she stands up for herself. And I guess Mr. Payne can't handle someone as feisty as her.

When we passed the sign that read Chertsey I got all giddy inside. At that point I knew exactly where Harry was taking us. Just as I realized where we were going, I couldn't help but lean in between the driver and passenger seat to kiss him.

'Winter Wonderland Festival' the sign read, as we pulled into the parking garage at Thorpe Park. I haven't been here since I was a kid. Memories of my father and I eating cotton candy and me carrying around a huge teddy bear popped into mind. I soon pushed them back. I didn't want to be sad on my birthday. I just wanted to have fun with my friends, and the man I love.

The sun was beginning to set, the Christmas lights we're being turned on. My favorite part of all about that night was when Harry and I were alone. Liam and Reese agreed to go off and find something to do. Though it didn't happen without a fight. They eventually agreed on riding a few rides together.

We walked down the beautifully lit walkway. Bright white lights strung all across the bars, snowflakes slipping through the small gaps. Harry watched me in amazement. I could feel the way his eyes scanned my features. Just as I am now while he's sleeps beneath me.

We stayed there for quite some time, laughing and running after each other. I can still feel the pressure of his hands on my waist when he lifted me up in the air - like in the movies - and kissed me.

The snow was starting to fall harder. The ground became covered in a soft, white blanket.

At one point in the night I slipped away from Harry, gathered up snow in my bare hands and threw it, hitting him in between his shoulder blades. I couldn't help but laugh as he turned around. I slipped behind a tree to hide from him.

He called after me, but I kept my chill, waiting for the right moment to gather more snow and hit him once again.

The lights around the park reflect off the white snow. Colors swirl in a combination of red, green, and blue. Unfamiliar faces passed by and I felt for once happy to finally be with Harry and not be cautious on where we go or what we do. I could kiss him, hold his hand, smile and laugh with him.

This is what I wanted all my life. I finally found the one missing puzzle piece, I finally found my something, my someone, and he's laying here underneath me in a peaceful sleep.

Once we finally got back around to finding Reese and Liam, they seemed at ease with each other for once, talking and laughing.

Reese couldn't stop making fun of Liam for puking in the trash bin after the teacup ride they ventured on. All he did was stuff his hands in the pockets of his long, brown coat and shrug, bowing his head.

The night lasted until the park announced they were closing, our faces covered in the bite of the cold.

I didn't expect this. I was expecting a fancy dinner with flowers and chocolate, maybe a necklace. Basically your typical, cliché kind of date. But instead, I got this: a trip to the winter festival with Harry, Reese and Liam. This is a memory that will forever be engraved in my mind for as long as I live.